Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
~by Lord Tennyson-1850~
To Start A New Year,
"A new year is unfolding, like a blossom with petals
curled tightly concealing the beauty within.
Lord, let this year be filled with the things
that are truly good, with the comfort of warmth
in our relationships, with the strength to help
those who need our help and the humility and
openness to accept help from others.
As we make our resolutions for the year ahead,
let us go forward with great hope that all
things can be possible, with Your help and guidance."
~Anonymous~
Dance as if no one were watching,
sing as if no one were listening
and live every day as if it were your last.
Prayer For The New Year
God of the years that lie behind us,
Lord of the years that stretch before;
Weaver of all the ties that bind us,
Keeper and King of the open door:
Grant us hope and courage glowing
White and pure as the stars above;
Grant us faith in a full stream flowing,
From the heights of Your eternal love.
Out of the ruins of doubt and sorrow,
Out of the aches and pain and tears;
Help us to fashion a new tomorrow,
Free from the anguish of blighting fears.
All through the seasons of sowing and reaping,
All through the harvest of song and tears;
Hold us close in Your tender keeping,
O Maker of all New Years!
~Author Unknown~
Then sing, young hearts that are full of cheer
with never a thought of sorrow;
the old goes out, but the glad young year
comes merrily in tomorrow.
~E. Miller~
A New Year's Prayer
May God make your year a happy one!
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy to travel any path;
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
and by making you anxious to be there to help.
God�s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead.
~Author Unknown~
Resolutions
LET us try to be good and content,
Kind to each other,
Healthy and gentle and brave,
Obedient to Mother.
For of such were the heroes of old,
Patient in learning,
Seldom rude, seldom cross, never cruel,
From the truth never turning.
~A. E. and M. Keary~
A New Year's Prayer
Dear Lord, please give me,
A few friends who understand me and remain my friends;
A work to do which has real value,
without which the world would be the poorer;
A mind unafraid to travel,
even though the trail be not blazed;
An understanding heart;
A sense of humor;
Time for quiet, silent meditation;
A feeling of the presence of God;
The patience to wait for the coming of these things,
With the wisdom to recognize them when they come. Amen.
~Author Unknown~
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
Maybe it's much too early in the game
Ooh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year
New Year's eve
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations
You received
Ooh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance:
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's Eve?
Maybe I'm crazy to suppose
I'd ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations
You received
Ooh, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance:
What are you doing New Year's
New Year's Eve?
